Ala Moana Bowls Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.28° N 157.84° W

Ala Moana Bowls Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ala Moana Bowls sea temperature is
26.2° C
0.1° 

Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 385 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple weeks.

Honestly, the first week or so is a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a lot of days where the conditions just aren’t coming together right. The wind is almost always a fresh cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is often small, short-period, or just not well-organized. The big standout for this whole period is going to be way down the line, around the 28th of July. That’s where the real hope is.

Let’s start with what’s on offer. The only break we’re looking at is Ala Moana Bowls. It’s a fairly consistent reef break, advanced, and it’s exposed to the swell. The water temp is about 79°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

On Monday the 13th, we have a tricky situation. The morning has a 6 ft swell from the ENE with a short period of 8 seconds (combined energy 633 - moderate) and a 30 km/h cross-offshore wind. The afternoon sees a drop to 3 ft but with a really nice 15-second SSW groundswell (energy 542 - moderate). The wind is still cross-off. The problem is both are flagged as marginal, so it’s not a great call. The short period in the morning means choppy, weak waves, and the long period in the afternoon might be too lined up for a beach break, but at Bowls, it could be workable. Still, it’s not a day to get excited about.

The next few days, from Tuesday the 14th through to the 24th of July, are mostly a write-off. We see a lot of small swell (2 ft to 6 ft), with periods all over the place, and the wind stays in that cross-offshore range. The energy levels bounce around from weak (47) to moderate (500-600), but the scores are all low. There’s a few afternoon windows on the 18th, 19th, and 22nd where the swell gets a bit bigger (5 ft to 6 ft) but it’s all short-period ENE windswell, so it’s going to be a bumpy, messy ride. Not worth paddling out for.

Then we hit the real gem. On the 28th of July (Tuesday), we get a solid swell. The morning shows a 6 ft swell from the ENE with a 13-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a strong 1020. The afternoon gets even better: 6 ft from the same direction, with a 12-second period and a massive energy reading of 1156. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 20-25 km/h. This is the standout. That’s a lot of water moving, and for Ala Moana Bowls, that ENE direction is good. The period is solid, the energy is high, and it’s the best looking window in the whole forecast. The only bummer is the crowds – they’re listed as “often”, so expect a few familiar faces out there. It’s a bit of a wait, but this one looks promising.

So, to sum it up: the first two weeks are mostly a washout with small, wind-affected surf. Hang tight, rest up, and pencil in the 28th of July. That’s the day to clear your schedule for Ala Moana Bowls.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
8
0.8
SSW
15
1.5
ENE
7
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
E
7
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
E
6
0.7
SSW
14
1.5
ENE
7
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
S
14
1.4
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.9
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.5
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
319
272
234
191
186
53
162
206
314
175
47
183
204
196
153
186
295
233
385
357
200
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
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25
ENE
35
ENE
35
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35
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40
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35
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30
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30
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30
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25
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:56PM0.82m
3:49AM0.19m
4:39PM0.80m
4:45AM0.22m
5:20PM0.76m
5:41AM0.26m
5:59PM0.69m
6:41AM0.30m
6:36PM0.61m
7:44AM0.34m
7:11PM0.52m
8:53AM0.38m
7:45PM0.43m
Low Tide
8:13AM-0.09m
11:23PM0.02m
9:06AM-0.08m
11:59PM0.01m
9:57AM-0.04m
00:34AM0.01m
10:49AM0.01m
1:08AM0.01m
11:44AM0.08m
1:42AM0.01m
12:46PM0.16m
2:15AM0.02m
2:03PM0.22m
2:48AM0.03m
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5:56
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7:15
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Ala Moana Bowls Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ala Moana Bowls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ala Moana Bowls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ala Moana Bowls) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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